Coop here, wanted to say a few things. Since mom started this blog to help others who are on the journey, I thought I should have a say! Yesterday monkeybutt little sis Bella went to the groomers. She was playing at the lake (I really hate that she can go to the lake) and got matted pretty bad (serves her right!). So Dad took her to Linda (because she cries and cries when mom leaves her) and told her mom didn’t want it too short if at all possible. Well, ha, she came back pretty much shaved! My peep sisters were very upset, but mom just said it was nothing. She is young and healthy and hair grows back. I knew what she was talking about. Bella went into her crate and just laid there all day. She didn’t even want to go on a walk with mom! Mom got a little upset and said “it is only hair Bella, get over yourself!” But I felt bad for Bella. I know how I feel about my leg. I really miss it. The other day I just sat and looked at where it use to be. I licked the area a bit, it doesn’t hurt anymore, but I looked up at mom, looked at my new stump then back at my mom. She said “sorry Coop, but that leg had some bad stuff in it. You are doing so well with out it anyway”. Well, I am but that doesn’t mean I don’t miss it. Or the way I could run and jump before. I get frustrated playing with Bella when I can’t move around as well. I get sad when dad puts on his running shoes and I grab the leash and he says “not yet Buddy. Soon.” Just wanted to let you all know that as dogs, we do and will get along with what life brings are way. But we still miss what was.
Awww, Coop. It will get better. I used to miss my leg a lot at first too. I miss it when I’m wrestling with my brother, because I find that I spend more time wrestling him from the ground and I had to learn new moves to take him down. I miss it now that he can outrun me, but I’m glad that I can still run. But, some cool things come from having 3 legs. My human brother, who’s 4, brags to everyone he meets about what a cool dog I am because most dogs are “just regular” dogs with 4 legs, but I’m extra cool because I have 3 legs. I definitely don’t miss the pain and how much I hurt before my leg was taken off.
Well said Coop!
Well listen to this….mom let my peep sis Kara take me on a short walk. Kara was a bit of a pain, she kept laughing because I was trying to pee on every tree, fire hydrant, bush – anything! Seems my aim is a little off. Frustrating but I was so happy to go on a walk!! We will blog about it tomorrow. Mom is walking me this evening!!